Director, New Product Development

Director, New Product Development Fieldpiece Instruments - 3.2 Orange, CA Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $250,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) 4% Match Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering Master's degree in business administration Electro-mechanical components Engineering Mechanical Engineering Entrepreneurship Bachelor's degree HVAC Prototype creation Product strategy Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Master of Business Administration Project leadership Cross-functional team management Research & development Leadership Prototypes Cross-functional communication Engineering validation New product launch experience Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description Lead New Product Development from Concept to Launch We're looking for a hands-on innovator — an entrepreneur with a deep, hands-on electro-mechanical engineering background that turns unmet customer needs into breakthrough products. Own your product line and build what doesn't exist yet. Fieldpiece is a thriving team of innovators - committed to pushing boundaries and celebrating curiosity. We've been providing HVACR professionals with rugged, feature-rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more since 1990. Fieldpiece leads the industry in the way we think, work, collaborate, and remain laser-focused on creating products that empower HVACR professionals - today and tomorrow. If you thrive in an environment where challenges are embraced, ambiguity fuels innovation, and relationships are built on trust and transparency—this is your opportunity. Recognized as one of Southern California's Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025 ) , we provide a Hire-to-Retire philosophy, hybrid schedule, and a culture of curiosity - a place where you'll have the support to innovate boldly, grow continuously, and make a tangible impact on an industry that powers everyday life. Based in Orange, CA today—with an exciting move to a brand-new Tustin office in 2028. In this role, you'll lead a matrixed team of engineers, product managers and project managers as well as outside suppliers from idea to launch. You're.... A mechanical engineer at heart who evolved into product development and innovation leader. You thrive on solving problems no one has solved before — and you know how to turn customer and market insights into tangible, manufacturable products. You've led the full product lifecycle: concept design validation launch. You naturally connect technology to customer need and enjoy the creative tension between engineering precision and market opportunity. You bring a mix of corporate discipline and start-up enthusiasm — structured but not rigid. You're curious, resourceful, and able to effectively communicate with anyone - you make complex ideas easy to understand and build. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end product innovation — from opportunity identification and concept creation to global market launch and lifecycle refreshes. Be the customer advocate — get out in the field, translate unmet needs into product requirements, and turn insights into high-demand solutions. Drive technology strategy — identify, validate, and integrate the right technologies that deliver real, differentiated value. Prototype, test, iterate — own early concept validation and ensure every new product hits the mark before scaling. Collaborate cross-functionally with R D, design, marketing, and ODM partners to deliver exceptional, intuitive, industry-leading products. Think like an entrepreneur — balance technical possibilities, market impact, and business viability to drive category growth. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field; MBA a plus. 10+ years in engineering, product development, or product management roles. Proven experience developing complete, tangible, complex products. Demonstrated success using Voice of Customer insights to create innovative, high-value products. Strong technical fluency — able to engage engineers, suppliers, and customers with credibility. Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at all levels. Willing to travel (up to 30%) for customer and ODM engagement. Experience in HVACR, tools, or instruments preferred. Why Fieldpiece Here, you'll have the freedom to explore ideas, the resources to bring your ideas to life, and the satisfaction of seeing your products in the hands of professionals who rely on them every day. We believe great work deserves great rewards: Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting. Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions. Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more. Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans. Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches. And more! Our values drive everything we do and our culture. We are a TRIBE. Our collective growth starts with individual growth. We are fully engaged and empowered, collaborating to achieve our common mission. Our people are central in making Fieldpiece the best place we will work, ever. We do the

UPFRONT HOMEWORK.

We are prepared before coming together to move forward effectively. We begin with the end in mind by understanding The Why upfront, visualizing, researching, and acting. We address obstacles head-on with creativity, grit and tenacity, while having fun along the way. We deliver the

RIGHT STUFF.

We deliver innovative solutions by seeing the world through the eyes of our customers. Our culture of purposeful critical thinking leads to greatness now, rather than perfection never. We earn TRUST. We prove our credibility, reliability, and genuine interest in others to build lasting relationships. Our tribe, partners, end users, suppliers and channel partners can rely on us to listen, act with integrity, and deliver quality. We are LEAN. We never stop searching for a better way. We get started, fail fast, and move forward. Our actions deliver valuable results. We leave our EGO at the door. We are unconcerned to be judged by the questions we ask. With humility, we value and pursue ideas and feedback from everyone. Our personal success is derived from the tribe's success. EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability The California base annual salary range for this role is currently $150,000-250,000 plus bonus. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. We can share more information about our bonus program and benefits during the hiring process.